Ruston Police arrested a 47-year-old woman Sunday after she allegedly assaulted a family member.
Laura Cano of Ruston allegedly dragged the victim out of bed by her hair, threw her into a brick wall causing the victim’s head to impact the brick. The victim said she was struck repeatedly on the arms and face by Cano’s open palms.
Cano, who appeared to be highly intoxicated, said she did not understand her Miranda rights when officers attempted to question her.
Police had been to Cano’s residence the previous day and allegedly found her very intoxicated.
Cano was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for domestic abuse battery and resisting an officer.
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